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NJ A514
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Auth
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AI Summary
- Expands the NJ STARS Program to include home-schooled students and others who receive equivalent instruction outside of traditional schools
- Home-schooled students must meet academic achievement criteria established by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to qualify for first-year county college scholarships
- Students completing a high school curriculum through equivalent instruction elsewhere than at school in 2018 or later become eligible for NJ STARS scholarships
- After the first year, home-schooled scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to continue receiving benefits, consistent with requirements for all NJ STARS participants
- NJ STARS scholarships cover full tuition for up to 18 credit hours per semester at New Jersey county colleges for up to five semesters
Legislative Description
Provides for inclusion of students who receive equivalent instruction elsewhere than at school in NJ STARS Program.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Education1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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